Author Question: Describe the major religion practiced in Japan until the sixth century, and identify the religion ... (Read 122 times)

Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Describe the major religion practiced in Japan until the sixth century, and identify the religion that became dominant by 705.

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In a Romanesque church, where was the most important sculptural work usually located, and what was a typical subject?

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Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Until the sixth century, the Japanese society practiced Shinto, which worshiped deities (kami) believed to inhabit aspects of nature such as trees. This set of beliefs was replaced by

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The sculpture, which often showed Christ and the Apostles or a scene of the Last Judgment, appeared in the tympanum, the semicircular arch above the lintel on the main door.